December weather forecast
Palisade, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Palisade, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Temperature

Palisade's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from an icy 36°F (2.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to an extreme cold 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

In Palisade, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Palisade, in December, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 108 rainfall days, and 18.58" (472mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Palisade, the average sunshine in December is 2.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Palisade, records 22.1°F (-5.5°C), while the low-temperature is 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Palisade, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Palisade, Minnesota, during December, the rain falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 6.18" (157mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palisade?

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Palisade have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Palisade, MN

Average temperature in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Palisade, MN

Average pressure in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Palisade, MN

Average wind speed in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Palisade, MN

Average humidity in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Palisade, MN

Average rainfall in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Palisade, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Palisade, MN

Average snowfall in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Palisade, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palisade, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palisade, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Palisade, MN

Average UV index in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Palisade, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Palisade, MN

Average visibility in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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